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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 187.88 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 187.88 and 44.08 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 187.88 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/187.88 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 187.88 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 8,281.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281.75/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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